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Reta Cook Obituary

Cook, Reta C. (nee Wilcox) Beloved wife of Charles P.; loving mother of Charlie, Joe (Meg) and Bobby; proud grandmother of Daniel; dear sister of Donald E. Wilcox. Funeral Service Friday 10:00 a.m. at Geils Funeral Home, 180 S. York Road, Bensenville IL. Friends and family are asked to meet Friday, 1:00 p.m. at Resurrection Cemetery, 200 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville IL for the Interment. Visitation Thursday from 4:00-8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the family would be appreciated. For funeral information, please call 630-766-3232 or www.geilsfuneralhome.com

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 16, 2016.

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A. Thomas

March 16, 2016

It can be so hard to face the first year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.

The White Family

March 16, 2016

Sending our deepest sympathy and condolences to the Cook family. May the God of all comfort strengthen you to cope and endure this difficult time

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Mar

17

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Geils Funeral Home - Bensensville

180 South York Road, Bensenville, IL 60106

Mar

18

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Geils Funeral Home, Inc.

180 South York Road, Bensenville, IL

Mar

18

Interment

1:00 p.m.

Resurrection Cemetery

200 W. Romeo Road, Romeoville, IL

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Geils Funeral Home - Bensensville

180 South York Road, Bensenville, IL 60106

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